South Dakota events in December 2026

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• Christmas at the Capitol

  Nov 25, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026 · Pierre, SD · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Holiday display at the Capitol.

  Source: State agency

• Parade of Lights (Mitchell)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Mitchell, SD · Parade · Admission: unknown

  7–9 p.m.

  Source: Tourism board

• South Dakota vs. Waldorf (women's basketball)

  Dec 1, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Waldorf, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• FRIENDS: The One With Trivia, Live Music & Pizza

  Dec 2, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Community · Admission: unknown

  Trivia with live music and pizza, 6 p.m.

  Source: Venue

• Black Hills State vs. Western Colorado (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Western Colorado, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Western Colorado (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Western Colorado, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Dickinson State (N.D.) (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Dickinson State (N.D.), 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Dickinson State (N.D.) (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Dickinson State (N.D.), 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern State vs. Minot State (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Minot State, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern State vs. Minot State (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Minot State, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. (Spotlight Theatre Company)

  Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Holiday musical.

  Source: Venue

• Sioux Falls vs. Augustana (men's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Augustana, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Sioux Falls vs. Augustana (women's basketball)

  Dec 3, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Augustana, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero

  Dec 4, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Theater & Comedy · Paid / ticketed

  The Wonderful World of Disney is bringing their timeless magic to your neighborhood this winter...

  Source: Venue

• Festival of Lights (Brookings)

  Dec 4, 2026 · Brookings, SD · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Pre-parade activities from 4 p.m., parade at 7 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Motor City Cruise

  Dec 4, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).

  Source: Team (NBA G League)

• Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Augustana vs. Southwest Minnesota State (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Westminster (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Westminster, 3 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Westminster (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Westminster, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Bismarck State (N.D.) (men's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Bismarck State (N.D.), 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Bismarck State (N.D.) (women's basketball)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Bismarck State (N.D.), 3 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero

  Dec 5, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Theater & Comedy · Paid / ticketed

  Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday 5th December 2026 in Sioux Falls...

  Source: Venue

• Downtown Christmas Market (Sioux Falls)

  Dec 5, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Market · Admission: unknown

  Downtown Sioux Falls Christmas market, 3-9 p.m.

  Source: Organizer

• Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Motor City Cruise

  Dec 5, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NBA G League home game (2026-27 schedule; times per team site).

  Source: Team (NBA G League)

• Black Hills State vs. Chadron State (men's basketball)

  Dec 8, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Chadron State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Chadron State (women's basketball)

  Dec 8, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Chadron State, 5 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Lindsey Stirling

  Dec 8, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Music · Paid / ticketed

  Lindsey Stirling to Perform Show-Stopping Concert at Denny Sanford Premier Center on Tuesday, December 8,...

  Source: Venue

• South Dakota State vs. Milwaukee (men's basketball)

  Dec 8, 2026 · Brookings, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, 7 p.m. (central time; subject to change).

  Source: University athletics

• South Dakota vs. Bradley (women's basketball)

  Dec 8, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Bradley, 7 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Augustana vs. St. Cloud State (men's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. St. Cloud State, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Augustana vs. St. Cloud State (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. St. Cloud State, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Bert Kreischer

  Dec 10, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Theater & Comedy · Paid / ticketed

  The side-splitting comedian Bert Kreischer has just announced that he's planning an must-see appearance this...

  Source: Venue

• Sioux Falls vs. Winona State (men's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Winona State, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Sioux Falls vs. Winona State (women's basketball)

  Dec 10, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Winona State, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Sioux City Musketeers

  Dec 11, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Sioux City Musketeers at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Friday 11th December 2026 in Sioux Falls...

  Source: Venue

• Augustana vs. Minnesota State (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Minnesota State, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Augustana vs. Minnesota State (women's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. Minnesota State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Jonas Brothers

  Dec 12, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Music · Paid / ticketed

  We're super excited that the Jonas Brothers will be performing at the Denny Sanford Premier...

  Source: Venue

• Parade of Lights (Aberdeen)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Parade · Free admission

  5:30-6:30 p.m. on Main Street.

  Source: City government

• Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul (women's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, University of Sioux Falls vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• South Dakota State vs. Idaho (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Brookings, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, time TBD (central time; subject to change).

  Source: University athletics

• South Dakota vs. North Florida (men's basketball)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. North Florida, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Mistletoe on Main

  Dec 14, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Holiday · Free admission

  3:30-6 p.m. photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus downtown.

  Source: City government

• South Dakota State vs. Buena Vista (men's basketball)

  Dec 14, 2026 · Brookings, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, 7 p.m. (central time; subject to change).

  Source: University athletics

• South Dakota vs. Drake (women's basketball)

  Dec 15, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Drake, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern State vs. MSU Moorhead (men's basketball)

  Dec 17, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. MSU Moorhead, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Improv Falls (December)

  Dec 18, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Theater & Comedy · Paid / ticketed

  Monthly improv comedy show, 8 p.m.

  Source: Aggregator

• Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

  Dec 18, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Friday 18th December 2026 in Sioux Falls...

  Source: Venue

• Black Hills State vs. Nebraska Wesleyan (women's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Levitt UpClose: A Very Jazzy Christmas

  Dec 19, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Music · Paid / ticketed

  Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra with vocalist Andrea Ross, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $45-$50. Levitt's free summer concert season ended Sept 12, 2026; 2027 lineup not yet announced (performer submissions open this fall).

  Source: Venue

• Northern State vs. MSU Moorhead (women's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. MSU Moorhead, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Northern State vs. Minnesota Crookston (men's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Northern State University vs. Minnesota Crookston, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

  Dec 19, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks at Sioux Falls Convention Center on Saturday 19th December 2026 in Sioux Falls...

  Source: Venue

• South Dakota vs. Chicago State (men's basketball)

  Dec 19, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Chicago State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• South Dakota vs. Bellevue (women's basketball)

  Dec 22, 2026 · Vermillion, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, University of South Dakota vs. Bellevue, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Augustana vs. William Jewell (women's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Augustana University vs. William Jewell, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Northern State (men's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Northern State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Black Hills State vs. Wayne State (women's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Spearfish, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Black Hills State University vs. Wayne State, 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Providence (Mont.) (men's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA men's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Providence (Mont.), 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dakota State vs. Providence (Mont.) (women's basketball)

  Dec 31, 2026 · Madison, SD · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NAIA women's basketball home game, Dakota State University vs. Providence (Mont.), 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• New Year's Eve at The Social: Undercover Live

  Dec 31, 2026 · Sioux Falls, SD · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  New Year's Eve live band, 7 p.m.

  Source: Venue